CHENNAI: Chennai’s first ever Global Music Festival is set to begin this Friday. The festival will feature 24 acts spread over three days. It will feature genres that range from electronica to pop, Indian classical fusion to R&B, jazz to Tamil Folk and Sufi and of course, good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll. Organiser Eddision Prithiviraj says, “This event is something that we’ve been planning for a year.” He recalls, “I got a taste of some of the music festivals in Europe last year and that was definitely inspiring.” Asked whether the festival was meant to coincide with the end of the Margazhi season, he says that it worked out simply as a coincidence. “There were a lot of discussions as to when to fix the dates and this season seemed just right. We’ve skipped the rains, it isn’t too hot and people are back from their holidays. So, many are bound to be in town.” Due to the diversity of musicians from all over the world, there will be a two stage set up arrangement at all times. So, while one band is playing their encore, another can finish their sound check well in advance to prevent any delays. The Chennai Global Music Festival will be held on January 13, 14 and 15 (12.30 pm to 10pm) at the Express Grounds, next to Express Avenue, Royapettah. For details, contact 9841186951
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